FUCK / Short Film Review

Review by Awuku Daniel

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Film Directed by Danny Morgan


Young couple try to navigate their sex life after the birth of the Baby.


 https://youtu.be/JO1lriCv6kI?si=SEpt_6s8H4JUfc-R



Becoming a parent transforms every aspect of life. From the added responsibilities and constant fatigue to the endless tasks that come with raising children, one of the most noticeably impacted areas is your sex life and it often feels like there's no going back.




The Scene made me feel so emotional because I thought her husband was planning a nice surprise for the wife. But then it became clear that during the summer, they couldn’t be intimate around the kids  and the husband knew that. which made everything seem boring and disconnected.

 
A couple who just became parents and finally get a little quiet time after putting their baby to bed. They want to be romantic, but things don’t go smoothly. They're tired, things get awkward, and having the baby nearby makes it even harder. But instead of getting angry, what we see is something sweet and real  two people doing their best to stay close while dealing with a big change in their lives.



The film looks simple and personal. The camera makes you feel like you're sitting nearby, watching a quiet, private moment. The soft, natural lighting shows how tiring and uncomfortable late-night parenting can be. There’s no loud music, the silence actually adds to the feeling, full of love, tension, and effort.
At its core, Fuck isn’t just about sex but it’s about emotional closeness. It shows how relationships change over time, how love can survive even in tough moments, and how important it is to be there for each other, even when you're tired, feeling awkward, or unsure.


STORY BREAKDOWN

Protagonists
Adam and Sarah, a young couple and new parents.

Their Goal:
To rekindle their emotional and physical connection as new parents

 Antagonist
Exhaustion, insecurity, and the emotional distance 

Their Struggle:
Attempting to rekindle romance amidst exhaustion, anxiety, and the baby's constant demands.

Climax
After struggling to connect physically, they share a genuine laugh and in that moment, they rediscover a deeper connection and a reminder that they're partners in this journey 

Resolution:
They don’t fix everything, but they reconnect through vulnerability and shared effort choosing love, even in the mess.

Director:
Danny Morgan

Writers:
Danny Morgan
Helen Simmons

Cast:
Brett Goldstein as Adam
Esther Smith as Sarah

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